Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Cam Jurgens remains critically important, so head coach Nick Sirianni expects him to return for practice Thursday; instead he was absent, leading Landon Dickerson take snaps as center in practice that day instead.
After Thursday’s practice, Dickerson provided insight into his team’s plan regarding Jurgens. His response indicated a conservative strategy focused on rest and rehabilitation for Jurgens recovery; rest and rehabilitation being key factors here.
Dickerson also expressed confidence in Jurgens’ ability to return for the crucial game, despite managing a zero-rep workload at center during practices typically. This shift in practice responsibilities suggests the Eagles are preparing for multiple scenarios depending on Jurgens’ game-day status.
Additionally, tight end Dallas Goedert was noted as missing from practice alongside Jurgens; their absence could severely alter their game plan against the Commanders.
As this situation develops, preparation and injury management for Sunday’s game are going to be of vital importance for the Eagles. They remain hopeful for positive developments regarding key player recoveries.